Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache Tomcat 7 versions before 7.0.10 could ignore servlet security annotations, so pages or functions developers expected to be restricted might be reachable by remote users. The risk depends on whether an application relied on @ServletSecurity annotations for access control. Exposure is most likely in legacy Apache Tomcat 7 deployments older than 7.0.10, especially applications using Servlet 3 @ServletSecurity annotations to protect routes or methods. Systems not running Tomcat 7 or not relying on those annotations may not be exposed based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation if any internet-facing or business-critical application still runs Tomcat 7 before 7.0.10. The issue is old, but authorization bypasses can directly affect confidentiality and business process integrity when legacy systems remain in service. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Tomcat 7 deployments to 7.0.10 or later, or a supported maintained release.; Identify applications relying on @ServletSecurity annotations for route or method access control.; Review Apache Tomcat security guidance for this CVE before making production changes..
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- tomcat-servletsecurity-sec-bypass(65971)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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